COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students are expected to:
- participate actively in all in-class activities and discussion;
- do preview if assigned;
- attend each class and be on time;
- take an individual speaking test;
- conduct a group oral presentation;
- hand in writing assignments;
- attend a final examination.
COURSE EVALUATION
Attendance (10%), class participation (10%) ------------------------------------------- 20 %
Individual speaking test ---------------------------------------------------------------------10%
Group oral presentation --------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 %
Final examination ----------------------------------------------------------------------------20 %
Assignments & quizzes --------------------------------------------------------------------- 30%
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded in every class, when possible. Habitual lateness and unauthorized use of cell phone will also jeopardize your attendance records. A leave of absence should be arranged, via email or phone, beforehand or by the end of the absent date, with proper documentation.
Participation
Class participation refers to your active involvement in the class activities including your in-class questions to the instructor, insights and comments regarding class content, responses to the instructor’s questions, and reactions to other students’ contributions.
Writing assignments
In addition to the periodical in-class writing exercises, individual- or group-based, you will complete three major writing assignments: (1) a case study summary, (2) a personal resume, and (3) a cover letter. The case study summary, also called Executive Summary, is based on one of the various case studies conducted in class. A writing template and assessment rubrics will be provided in class. For the writing of resume and cover letter, you will be asked to respond to an authentic, self-chosen job advertisement. Even with limited work experience, you are encouraged to list and to elaborate on your most favorable qualifications by closely examining your academic background and relevant experiences. All writing assignments are to be handed in on the due dates. NO late hand-ins are accepted unless pre-approved.
In-class exercises/quizzes
Periodically throughout the semester, writing/listening exercises and pop quizzes will be given in class. These exercises and quizzes can NOT be made up. However, with an approved leave of absence, missed quizzes, which otherwise would count as zero, will not count towards your composite final grade.
Oral presentations
You will take one individual speaking test and give one group presentation. The individual test is based on your speaking performance in a mock teleconference call. For the group presentation, you will team up with 4 or 5 other classmates of your choice and develop a feasible solution after identifying a long-lasting problem at workplace. The group presentation should be approximately 20 minutes, followed by a Q&A session. Specific guidelines and assessment rubrics will be provided in class.
Examination
Final exam is a paper-&-pencil exam. All materials, including the readings, handouts, and audio-video exercises provided in class throughout the semester will potentially be included. No make-up exam will be given unless you obtain the instructor’s permission in advance.
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